On October 12, 2020, Two and a Half Men fans all over the world were saddened to learn that Conchata Ferrell had passed away. Always filled with so much attitude during each episode of Two and a Half Men, it was hard to believe that Ferrell was gone.
No matter how sad fans were to learn that Ferrell was no longer among the living, her former co-workers took the news harder. For that reason, many of the people who worked on Two and a Half Men with Ferrell publicly mourned her passing. Jon Cryer wrote about what it was like to work with Ferrell on Twitter.
“She was a beautiful human. Berta’s gruff exterior was an invention of the writers. Chatty’s warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths,” he wrote. “I’m crying for the woman I’ll miss, and the joy she brought so many.”
Cryer continued, “I’m glad that I absolutely knew how fortunate I was to share a stage with her. I treasured every moment and will continue to until we meet again. I have a feeling she’ll call me ‘Zippy’.”
Just like Cryer, Charlie Sheen paid tribute to Ferrell on Twitter. “An absolute sweetheart, a consummate pro, a genuine friend. A shocking and painful loss. Berta, your housekeeping was a tad suspect, your ‘people’ keeping was perfect.”
Marin Hinkle's Twitter post about Ferrell may have been the most touching of her co-workers. Though it was called Two And a Half Men, Berta was perhaps the female heart and soul of the show. Conchata Ferrell‘s joy and comic brilliance inspired and moved me every day we shared. Chatty – I’ll miss your generous and deeply loving spirit so very much! My heart is broken.”
In addition to Melanie Lynskey and Amber Tamblyn also paying tribute to Ferrell, her former boss Chuck Lorre joined in. Based on what Lorre said in a statement, he saw Ferrell as a consummate professional he was lucky to have worked with for so long.
“We called her Chatty. And we all loved her. Twelve years of highs and lows, and lots and lots of laughter. Through it all she was a rock. One of the greats. I was privileged to call her a friend.”
